WSAL18586 – IMX258 13MP OIS USB Camera (A)/en
Documentation notice: This technical documentation was independently rewritten from an archived supplier source. Check technical details and commands against the product version and manufacturer documentation before use.
Summary
The Waveshare IMX258 13MP OIS USB camera is a driver-free, plug-and-play USB video camera with optical image stabilization. It uses a Sony IMX258 sensor at 13 MP and supports the UVC protocol on Windows, Linux and macOS.
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Technical overview
- Sensor: Sony IMX258, 1/3.06 inch, aperture f/2.4, focal length 2.35 mm, auto focus
- Resolution: 4224 × 3192 pixels (13 MP), image format MJPEG
- Video recording: 10 fps at 4192×3104 (full frame), 20 fps at 3840×2160 (4K), 25 fps at 1920×1080 (1080p)
- Field of view: 127° diagonal, 99.5° horizontal, 70° vertical
- Interface: USB 1.0, UVC-compliant, no driver installation required
- Operating voltage: 5 V ± 5%, operating temperature: 0 °C to 50 °C
- Housing dimensions: 38.00 × 35.80 mm; lens block: 19.00 × 19.00 × 9.90 mm
- Supported operating systems: Windows, Linux, macOS
Commands and examples – verify before use:
sudo apt-get install luvcview -y
sudo luvcview -s 1920x1080
sudo apt-get install python3-opencv
nvgstcapture-1.0 --camsrc=0
Notes and version constraints
- The module becomes noticeably warmer during operation; feeling hot is normal and not a fault.
- Touching components on the back of the PCB can affect electrical performance – avoid contact.
- On macOS, some parameters such as brightness or contrast cannot be controlled via OpenCV; using Linux with V4L2 drivers is recommended.
- Compatibility with older Windows versions (e.g., Windows 7) may require additional test software (AMCap).
Source and revision record
- IMX258 13MP OIS USB Camera (A) - Waveshare Wiki
- Source revision: 109472
- Captured: 2026-09-01T03:32:44+00:00
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